Can the Seven Oaks Dam near Highland increase San Bernardino Valley’s water supply?
The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is asking: Can an old dam learn new tricks? Specifically, the wholesale water district has its sights on the Seven Oaks Dam located near Highland that holds snowmelt and storm water runoff from the San Bernardino Mountains. As operators, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers typically releases the water in one flush, making it impossible for water agencies to capture any of the flow, explained Heather Dyer, CEO and general manager of Valley District.